Roscommon arts centre Spring 2017 Events Brochure

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS SPRING 2017

Box Office: 0906 625 824 www.roscommonartscentre.ie

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AT A GLANCE JANUARY

EVENT TYPE Duncan Campbell – Bernadette

Visual Art

FEBRUARY EVENT TYPE

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The Office Choir

Choral Workshop

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R Time

Music

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Storyhouse

Family Workshops

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4th

Songbirds with Cathy Jordan

Choral Workshop

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3rd

Arts & Disability Commission

Visual Art

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7th

Des Bishop – One Day You’ll Understand

Comedy

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4th

The Quiet Tree

Children’s Theatre

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11th

Elderberries Dance Class

Dance

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11th

Johnny Cash Tribute

Music

24

14th

Beethoven Babies

Children’s

20

16th

Katherine Leonard & Hugh Tinney

Music

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14th

Roscommon County Youth Theatre

Workshops

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23rd

Before Monsters Were Made

Theatre

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17th

The Kings Speech

School Cinema

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23rd

Brickx Club

Children’s Worhop

10

21st

The Fureys

Music

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25th

Conal Gallen

Comedy

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24th

Sing Street

School Cinema

13

March

EVENT TYPE

28th

Eimear Reynolds in Concert

Music

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3rd - 11th

Roscommon Drama Festival

Theatre

28

16th

Foil Arms and Hog

Comedy

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Box Office: 0906 625 824

AT A GLANCE March

EVENT NAME

EVENT TYPE

24th

Jack L

music

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28th

About A Girl

School Cinema

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29th - 30th

The Curse of the Button Accordion

Theatre

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April

EVENT NAME

EVENT TYPE

4th

I Hear You and Rejoice

Theatre

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4th

My Revolution

School Cinema

14

8th

The Snow Queen

Music/Theatre

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11th

Shark in the Park

Children’s Theatre

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12th

Happily Ever After Storytelling

Children’s Workshop

11

13th

RAC Contemporary Photography Award

Visual Art

17

19th & 20th

Minecraft EDU

Children’s Workshop

12

20th

My Aunt Bee

Theatre

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21st

Neil Delamere - Handstand

Comedy

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27th - 29th

The Spinning Heart

Theatre

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

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R TIME ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE

with Alan Kelly & Steph Geremia

R Time – Roscommon Traditional Irish Music Ensemble was formed in October 2016 and comprises of eleven young traditional musicians who are being tutored by both Alan Kelly and Steph Geremia, two highly talented and accomplished musicians. The residency continues this Spring, when the group will focus on ensemble playing, arrangement and performance technique.

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CHORAL WORKSHOPS

WANTED: Enthusiastic businesses who are up for a bit of singing!

THE OFFICE CHOIR We want to get Roscommon singing! We are on the hunt for enthusiastic local businesses to join our Choral Mistress Eimear Reynolds for a series of lunchtime lessons in the office.

If you can gather together 10 or more people you work with - you fit the bill and should register your interest at the box office on 0906 625824.

COMMENCES FEBRUARY 2017

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WORKSHOPS

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WORKSHOPS

Join us this Easter as Bella Blossom takes you to enchanted places reading her favourite classic fairy tales. Little imaginations will run wild in a world where Kings, Queens, Dragons, Knights and Princesses come alive. You might come for one story but be assured you’ll stay for more. Bella Blossom encourages her fairy friends to come in dress up...

WEDNESDAY 12th APRIL | 12pm – 3pm I €5 I Babies Under 1 go free

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WORKSHOPS

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FILM ED – SCHOOL SCREENINGS

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ARTIST HUB

READING AREA

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VISUAL ART PROGRAMME

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VISUAL ART EDUCATION

GALLERY X: ED The Gallery X: ED programme aims to connect younger visitors to the gallery in partnership with secondary schools in the County. Led by education programmer Naomi Draper, it provides opportunities for young people to steer their own learning and create cultural activity across art disciplines through visits to the exhibitions at Roscommon Arts Centre and specially designed workshops.

These workshops will be developed specifically responding to each exhibition in the gallery and will allow students experience the breadth and variants of contemporary art making first hand.

For more information on how your school can get involved contact: linda@lindashevlin.com

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JANUARY PROGRAMME

DES BISHOP ONE DAY YOU’LL UNDERSTAND Des is old enough now to know that when his Mum used her favourite expression, “one day you’ll understand”, that she was often correct, but sometimes she was just hiding from having to explain the complexities of life!

What a great metaphor for the confusing world we live in; from Trump to Isis, Facebook feeds to conspiracy theories and the ever-confusing battle of the sexes, Des attempts to make sense of the world today and life in general.

SATURDAY 7th JANUARY | 8pm | €23

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BEETHOVEN

BABIES

Eimear has spent the last year recording her debut album and some of her own original music. The album includes well known songs such as “No Frontiers”, “Black is the Colour” and “Voice of an Angel” and now she is joined by her band to perform songs from the album.

SATURDAY 28th JANUARY | 8pm | €15

FEBRUARY PROGRAMME

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FEBRUARY PROGRAMME

A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH Direct from the USA, the No. 1 Johnny Cash Tribute right across America “THE MAN IN BLACK” comes to Ireland for his second tour in February.

Featuring Terry Lee Goffee and his band, this is one show you won’t want to miss. He sings like Johnny and he looks like Johnny and he performs just like the great man, with energy, charisma and vitality! A night not to be missed, celebrating the music and power of The Man in Black….Johnny Cash SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY | 8pm | €20/€18

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FEBRUARY PROGRAMME

Catherine Leonard and Hugh Tinney, the distinguished violin and piano duo, perform a powerful mix of works spanning four centuries.

From Bach to Messiaen and sonatas by Schubert and Brahms a great night of music is promised.

THURSDAY 16th FEBRUARY | 8pm | €15

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FEBRUARY PROGRAMME

BEFORE MONSTERS WERE MADE by Ross Dungan This searing new drama is set in 1960’s Mayo. After the untimely death of a local girl, the bereaved father violently acts out against a member of David Colgan’s family. As grief quickly turns to suspicion, David and his family soon find themselves fighting against a storm of community recrimination. But as they seek to turn the tide, David is soon plagued by a growing question in his mind: What if all the talk isn’t just talk?

Before Monsters Were Made is a thrilling story that asks if we can ever truly know the people we love.

THURSDAY 23rd FEBRUARY | 8pm | €18/€16

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‘Packs a punch...Excellent!’

-THE IRISH INDEPENDENT

FEBRUARY PROGRAMME

Following last year’s sold out show, Conal Gallen is back for another night packed full of songs and jokes. Conal’s brand of humour is hilarious - with over 33 albums to date, he has more material than he knows what to do with! A night of feel good fun with a master!

SATURDAY 25th FEBRUARY | 8pm | €25

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MARCH PROGRAMME

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APRIL PROGRAMME

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APRIL PROGRAMME

NONSENSE ROOM PRODUCTIONS When Timothy Pope receives a brand new telescope for his birthday, boy is he excited to test it out at the park! But wait... is that really a shark he can see? Join Timothy and his Elvis loving Dad on their adventures, in a show that seamlessly combines all three of Nick Sharatts’ well-loved books; Shark in the Park, Shark in the Dark and Shark in the Park on a Windy Day. TUESDAY 11th APRIL | 2pm | €10/€8 / Family of 4 €32

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ROSCOMMON ARTS CENTRE INFORMATION Roscommon Arts Centre is located on Circular Road, Roscommon. Co Roscommon.

Box Office: 090 6625824 Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5.00pm Saturdays: 2pm – 5pm on performance days only.

On performance evenings, box office hours: 7.15pm – 8.30pm.

The Gallery is open to the public during centre opening hours.

Please note tickets should be collected at least fifteen minutes before the advertised start time. Alternatively tickets can be collected from the box office during opening hours.

RESERVATIONS: Reservations will be held pending payment until 48 hours before a performance.

Group reservations are held until one week before a performance. In order to comply with fire regulations, each person, even babies, must have a valid ticket for performances. Please check your reservation at time of booking as there is room for human error and mistakes cannot always be rectified at a later stage.There are no refunds or exchanges on tickets, unless events are cancelled/re-scheduled. If you are unable to attend an event please contact us and we will endeavour to assist you.

Although animals are not permitted in the arts centre, an exception is made for guide dogs and service animals, the box office should be made aware of such accommodations at time of booking Please note the arts centre does not have elevators or escalators; the gallery and workshop spaces are not wheelchair accessible.

LATECOMERS: We regret to inform you that latecomers are not admitted under any circumstances. This policy is stated clearly on the back of all tickets and as part of the online booking facility which you agree to, by clicking acceptance of the terms and conditions. Staff also inform patrons at time of booking.

Shows commence promptly at the advertised start time. Roscommon County Council’s Code of Conduct for Customers and members of the public, clearly states the harassment of staff and behaviour which is disruptive will not be accepted and in this instance you will be asked to leave the premises.

PAYMENT: Payment can be made by cash, debit card or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to Roscommon County Council.

TICKET PRICES: Where an alternative price is advertised, this applies to children & young people, full time students, senior citizens (65+), the unwaged (with social welfare cards), the disabled and to those with restricted mobility. ID cards may be required. e1baby tickets are available for selected children’s performances.

DISABLED PATRONS:

LAST LAUGH COMEDY CLUB:

Roscommon Arts Centre welcomes patrons with disabilities and can accommodate up to 8 wheelchair users at each performance. Patrons who are physically disabled, hearing, or visually impaired must be escorted to events. As a courtesy the escort will be given a complimentary ticket to attend. These tickets, as well as wheelchair locations are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis, so please inform the Box Office of your seating needs at time of booking.

Last Laugh Comedy Club is an over 16’s event unless otherwise advertised. ID cards may be required.

GET INVOLVED: Roscommon Arts Centre invites you to become involved in what’s happening at the centre.

You can sign up on our website at www.roscommonartscentre.ie or by contacting us at the box office on 090 66 25 824. Roscommon Arts Centre reserves the right to alter/cancel performances.

Roscommon Arts Centre reserves the right to refuse admission.

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